pigs
word · lemma: pig
/ˈpɪɡz/
pigz
/pˈɪɡz/
pigz
Definition
Pigs are farm animals with short legs, a round body, and a nose used for smelling and digging. The word can also be used informally and offensively to describe a dirty, greedy, or unpleasant person.
Usage & Nuances
The literal animal meaning is common and neutral. As an insult, 'pig' is rude; 'pigs' can also refer offensively to police in some contexts. Common phrases include 'guinea pig' and 'when pigs fly,' but those have separate meanings.
Spanish: cerdosPortuguese (BR): porcosPortuguese (PT): porcosChinese (Simplified): 猪Chinese (Traditional): 豬Hindi: सूअरArabic: خنازيرBengali: শূকরRussian: свиньиJapanese: 豚（ぶた） - ブタ（侮辱的）Vietnamese: lợn - heoKorean: 돼지Turkish: domuzUrdu: سورIndonesian: babi
Example Sentences
The farmer has ten pigs.
basic
The pigs are eating in the yard.
basic
We saw pink pigs at the farm.
basic
Those pigs will eat almost anything if you let them.
natural
Yeah, that'll happen when pigs fly.
natural
The kitchen was a mess after the party—they ate like pigs.
natural